How far is East Orange, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Ridgewood.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 9 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
19 m · 1 sec · North Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive
1921 ft · 42 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Walnut Street
570 ft · 11 sec · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
107 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 19th Street
155 m · 10 sec · East 19th Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Godwin Avenue
2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue
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Continue on Wilsey Square
126 m · 16 sec · Wilsey Square
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Continue on Garber Square
844 ft · 19 sec · Garber Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
1099 ft · 37 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Orange and Ridgewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.51 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Orange and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Orange and 8.8 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Orange and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland Park.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.71 km).
#1 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgewood
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.9792600, -74.1165300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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